by Mary Charleson | Feb 26, 2023 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Hiking the Waipio Valley was the second day venturing north to the Kahola and Waimea region. We took the upper highway (Mamalahoa Hwy 190) to Waimea and then Hwy 19 at Waimea out to Honaka’a, instead of Hwy 250 towards Hawi, as we had the previous trip. The Waipio...
by Mary Charleson | Feb 15, 2022 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona At first glance, the thought of a manta ray snorkel, swimming in the ocean at night with a creature larger than yourself, might seem like a non-starter. But Manta Rays, we were soon to learn, with their wingspan sometimes exceeding 15...
by Mary Charleson | Mar 7, 2021 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Looking for things to do on the Big Island? Look no further, we’ve got you covered for Big Island adventure activities including the best hikes, the best beaches, the best place to swim and snorkel, night markets, volcano action and unique places to watch a...
by Mary Charleson | Mar 3, 2020 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar and Farmers Market (also known as Uncle Robert’s Night Market) takes place every Wednesday from 5 to 10 p.m. The event features music, dancing, food, and craft vendors, attracting several thousand attendees each week. Getting to...
by Mary Charleson | Mar 2, 2020 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Is visiting Mauna Kea summit for sunset worth it? You bet! There are charter bus tours from Kalua-Kona to experience the Mauna Kea sunset atop the highest point on Hawaii’s Big Island, but if you’re an independent adventurer, you can arrange...
by Mary Charleson | Mar 1, 2020 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
If you want to go as far south as possible without falling off the edge of the US, South Point at the southern tip of Hawaii’s Big Island is the place to go. It is also the access area for a 2.5-mile hike in to Green Sand Beach, one of only four green sandy beaches in...
